Black Limestone Hearth Slab | 900×450×20mm
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FREE Shipping to England & Wales on all full-crate orders! Dispatched directly from our Colchester distribution centre
Open a trade account →Workshop services are available for single slab purchases only. For bulk crate processing, please contact our trade desk.
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Delivered kerbside on a pallet — please arrange help for the day.
Key Specifications
- Dimensions: 900×450×20mm
- Material: Black Limestone
- Primary use: Wood-burning stove hearths
- Guarantee: 14-Day Crack Guarantee
- Photo service: Free photo of your exact slab before dispatch
Overview
Direct-from-quarry Black Limestone (900 x 450 x 20 mm). Engineered with a calibrated 20–24 mm nominal thickness, a tactile fine-textured surface, and crisp, machine-sawn edges. Part of our Black Limestone range and our Limestone Hearths range.
Highlights
- Calibrated 20–24 mm Nominal Thickness: Precision-calibrated to ensure a flat, consistent bed height for quick, seamless installation and level bedding.
- Textured Sawn Finish (Tactile Orange Peel Feel): Feature-grained with a subtle, tactile orange peel texture that balances contemporary minimalism with anti-slip grip and natural character.
- Machine-Sawn Edges: Precision-cut 4-side sawn edges provide crisp, clean lines for seamless jointing and a sharp, architectural frame around your stove or insert fire.
- 14-Day Crack Guarantee: If your slab cracks within 14 days of delivery (provided it is installed within that same 14-day window), we'll replace it completely free.
- Free Photo Service: Every premium-grade order includes a free dispatch photo of your exact slab sent straight to you before delivery. Standard-grade slabs also include this service whenever a custom cutting or finishing service is added.
- Order a sample: Choose up to 2 free samples for a flat £5 delivery fee. See the texture and quality in person before committing to a full slab. Order your sample
Engineered with a calibrated 20–24 mm nominal thickness, a distinctive fine-textured surface, and machine-sawn edges, this high-grade black limestone delivers exceptional structural density and thermal performance. Exhibiting an attractive, warm charcoal-grey tone in its raw state, this low-porosity limestone darkens into a deep, velvety jet-black when treated with an impregnating sealer or colour intensifier. Purpose-designed for luxury fireplace hearths, stove pads, window sills, coping, and interior architectural steps where you need clean geometry and reliable durability. Available nationwide as single slabs, bespoke cut-to-size pieces, or full wholesale crates for trade buyers across the UK.
Technical Specifications
- Dimensions: 900 x 450 mm (+/- 2mm)
- Thickness: 20–24 mm nominal (Calibrated)
- Weight: Approx. 23 kg per slab
- Surface Finish: Tactile, matte fine-textured ("orange peel" feel)
- Edge Finish: 4-side machine sawn cut
- Colour Profile: Raw state Charcoal Grey; darkens to a deep, near jet-black when sealed
- Flexural Strength: 24.69 MPa (56 Freeze-Thaw Cycles)
- Water Absorption: 0.04% (Ultra-Low Porosity & Exceptional Frost Resistance)
- Slip Resistance: PTV 73 (Dry) / PTV 57 (Wet)
Crack Guarantee
If your slab cracks within 14 days of delivery (provided it is installed within that same 14-day window), we'll replace it completely free.
Free Photo Service
Every premium-grade order includes a free dispatch photo of your exact slab sent straight to you before delivery. Standard-grade slabs also include this service whenever a custom cutting or finishing service is added.
In-House Workshop Finishing & Fabrication Packages
Need custom cutouts, tailored edge profiles, or surface pre-treatments? Select from our workshop options before dispatch:
Cutting Only
• Factory Straight Cut (C-01 / C-02): Laser-guided precision sawn (+/- 1.50mm) with edge matching.
Premium Signature Finish
• Bespoke Profile Match (S-01): Custom edge reprofiling (pencil round, full bullnose) matching the sawn surface finish.
• Multi-Stage Face & Edge Honing (S-02): High-grit diamond pad refinement to restore refined edges after custom workshop cuts.
• K30 Chemical Deep Clean (S-03): Extracts micro-slurry and fine dust trapped during processing to ensure max sealer penetration.
• Stovax Dressing Oil / Satin Sealer Treatment (S-04): Professional-grade pre-sealing that locks in the rich, dark finish and provides instant oil and water stain protection.
See how our cutting, finishing, and sealing services work for slate and limestone.
Ordering, Wholesale Crates & Nationwide Delivery
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Flexible Quantities: Buy individual slabs for precise cut-to-size hearth work, or full crates for trade project savings across the UK.
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Nationwide Logistics: Direct-to-site delivery via 3rd-party nationwide pallet networks. Offloaded by tail lift and delivered kerbside.
- Customer Quotes: Call 01908 46 46 56 or email drawings to sales@blueskystone.com
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